ECONOMY
Broom worth Rs 100 million sold during Tihar
Broom worth Rs 100 million sold during Tihar
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: During the Tihar festival, brooms hold special significance as every corner of houses, offices, and shops is cleaned with a broom, believing that the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi, visits clean places. People consider brooms, along with gold, silver, copper, brass, and other items, as...
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Six killed in Nawalparasi East jeep accident
Six killed in Nawalparasi East jeep accident
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: At least six people lost their lives in a jeep accident in Devchuli Municipality of Nawalparasi East district on Sunday.
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal Police offers retired dogs for adoption to the public
Nepal Police offers retired dogs for adoption to the public
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Dogs trained by the Nepal Police are now available for adoption by the general public. However, for that, some conditions set by the police have to be fulfilled.
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Jajarkot earthquake: IFRC issues emergency appeal for response
Jajarkot earthquake: IFRC issues emergency appeal for respon...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has issued an emergency appeal for augmenting the relief and response initiatives for the victims of the recent earthquake in Jajarkot.
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Injured tiger rescued in Bardiya
Injured tiger rescued in Bardiya
BARDIYA, Nov 12: An injured tiger has been captured from Bardiya's Thakurbaba Municipality-2 in Karmala within the Bardia National Park area. A female tiger in a sick and dying condition was rescued for care and treatment.
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Local govts, LDT and NRNA agree to work together for Lumbini's promotion
Local govts, LDT and NRNA agree to work together for Lumbini...
LUMBINI, Nov 12: In a collaborative effort, four local governments within the Buddha circuit in Lumbini, alongside the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT), the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), and other organizations, have agreed to join hands to enhance the global recognition of Lumbini, the bir...
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal Hajj Committee extends application deadline for Hajj 2024
Nepal Hajj Committee extends application deadline for Hajj 2...
KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The Secretariat of Nepal Hajj Committee has extended the deadline for applying for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445).
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Banke, Bardiya face challenges in leprosy eradication
Banke, Bardiya face challenges in leprosy eradication
RANJHA (Banke), Nov 12: Despite a decrease in leprosy cases compared to previous years, Banke and Bardiya districts in the Lumbini Province continue to report new cases of this infectious disease, posing challenges to its eradication.
Nov 12, 2023
WORLD
Earth records its hottest 12-month stretch: US study
Earth records its hottest 12-month stretch: US study
Washington DC [US], Nov. 12: A new US study has found has said the Earth just recorded its hottest 12-month stretch, CBS News reported.
Nov 12, 2023
SOCIETY
Sankhuwasabha reports 1,700 plus dengue patients
Sankhuwasabha reports 1,700 plus dengue patients
KHANDBARI, Nov 12: As many as 1,710 people have been confirmed infected with dengue in Sankhuwasabha district.
Nov 12, 2023